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Nokia releases “Here” map application to iOS App Store, offers alternative to Apple’s iOS 6 Maps program

If you’re looking for an alternative to Apple’s iOS 6 Maps, Nokia just delivered. Per The Next Web, Nokia on Tuesday made good on a promise to bring its new “Here” mapping service to iOS as it launched a free app complete with offline caching and voice-guided walking directions. The “Here” app comes exactly one […]

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Apple releases second public apology regarding iOS 6 Maps app issues

Once again…this is awkward. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Friday published an open letter to customers on behalf of CEO Tim Cook, who formally apologized for Apple’s new Maps in iOS 6 and “the frustration this has caused our customers.” Cook vowed that his company is “doing everything we can to make Maps better.” In the […]

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AT&T activates 4G LTE networks in 10 additional cities ahead of iPhone 5 release

It never hurts to launch the network before you launch the product. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has activated its 4G LTE network in 10 new major cities across the U.S. in anticipation of Friday’s launch of the iPhone 5, which is Apple’s first 4G LTE capable smartphone. In the last week, AT&T has activated its 4G […]

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Microsoft announces Windows 8 release date for this fall, shows off NFC features

It may not be your favorite operating system, but it’s good to have on hand. Microsoft announced today that its Windows 8 operating system will launch this fall alongside Windows 8 for PCs and the new Surface tablet, featuring e-wallet support with NFC chips, as well as support for high-definition screens. Windows Phone 8 was […]

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Argentina enacts ban on iPhone, BlackBerry imports as part of effort to boost local production

If you were planning on hitting up Argentina any time soon, snagging an iPhone there just got that much harder. In an attempt to rectify issues with Argentina’s economy, the South American country placed a temporary ban on imports of foreign-made electronics. Two of the most well-known of those electronics are the iPhone and BlackBerry […]